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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/29/2020
12/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation recognizing pharmacists as healthcare providers. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "health care provider" in the Massachusetts General Laws to include registered pharmacists. This change recognizes pharmacists as healthcare providers, which can have implications for the scope of services they are authorized to provide and the reimbursement they may receive for those services. The bill is part of an effort to formally acknowledge the role pharmacists play in the healthcare system and the valuable contributions they make as part of the patient care team.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Brian Ashe (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Michael Rodrigues (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
James Welch (D),
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 12/29/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1297 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1297.pdf |
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